Shining Force 3: Premium Disk
by Camelot.
Limited edition (extremely) Sega Saturn game.
FAQ/Guide Ver. 0.1
By Paul {Chase} Salmon (
[email protected])
7/10/2000
CONTENTS
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1.Introduction
1.1 Obtaining the Premium Disc
2.Mode Descriptions
2.1 Character Viewer
2.2 Art Gallery
2.3 Battle Mode
2.4 Character Namer
2.5 Movie Theatre
2.6 Sound Test
3.Data Creation Guide
4.Battle Mode Guide
4.1 Character selection advice
4.2 Battle tactics
4.21 Mecha Kraken
4.22 3 Yasha
4.23 6 Rainblood
4.24 The 4 of Bullzome
4.25 Bullzome (with 3 wizards)
4.26 Dark Dragon
4.27 Iom
4.28 Zeon
4.29 Dark Sol
5.Planned Additions
6.Aknowledgments/Credits
1.Introduction
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Hi, This is my first FAQ, so it probably won't be too brilliant!
I chose to write my FAQ on the Shining Force3 Premium Disk, because nobody else has.
1.1 Obtaining a Premium Disc
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Its a pretty rare item- only available to those who bought all 3 scenarios and then
sent away to Camelot for the Disk. Its no longer possible to get the Premium disk-
the offer isn't running any more- so unless you find it in an auction, or at a second
hand shop (Maybe not), you're out of luck. Please note, that I am NOT going to sell my
premium disc, unless I get a VERY GENEROUS offer ($1000+). Then I might consider it,
but no promises.
2.Mode Descriptions
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I'll list the modes from Left to right, starting with the top row.
2.1 Character Viewer
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Probably the most exciting feature in the PD. It lets you look at the 3D polygon
models for every character from every scenario.. Thats a lot of characters! You
are given freedom to rotate the model, zoom in and out, and watch their moves.
It even lets you select all the costume/weapon variations for player characters.
2.2 Art Gallery
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Shows you artwork for every playable character in the game, as well as the main
NPCs. Also has some promotional pictures, and some preliminary sketches of
characters who didn't make it into the game, and magic. There's a pretty cool
looking shark warrior in there.. Maybe he'll make it to ShF4!
2.3 Battle Mode
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If you have a save game from any other scenarios, you can load it up, and go
through the all new set of battles with your choice of 12 from any shining
force. The only limitation is that you are forced to take Synbios as your leader.
You also don't need to select all 12 characters, and could, for example take on
the battles with only the 3 leaders (Synbios, Medion and Julian).. Although you
probably wouldn't get very far.
2.4 Data Creator and Character Namer
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It allows you to create a save game, asking questions regarding the syncronity
system. After all the questions, you get to name every playable character, and
if you want, you can use English text (3rd option from the bottom)
2.5 Movies
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It lets you watch all the movies from the games, together with the Japanese TV
adverts. the movies include the intro for every scenario, both scenario 3 endings,
an interview, and the adverts.
2.6 Sound test
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You can listen to the music, sounds effects, jingles, and voices for every scenario.
It only contains the Japanese voices however, so if you want to hear some of the
English battle cries, you'll have to get a US/PAL scenario 1.
3.Data Creation Guide
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This can be a very useful option, if you don't want to play through the first 2
scenarios just to pick up a missed character, or get a different character (Equal
instead of Kate, perhaps).
When you enter the option, you'll be asked if you want to rename the 3 main
characters. You can use English letters by using the 3rd blue option from the bottom.
After you have named the characters, you'll be given a list of questions about the
syncronity. These translate to:
Q1: Did Heiward join the team?
Q2: Was Garosh saved?
Q3: Was Bernard untied?
Q4: Did Airin join the team?
Q5: Were all the refugees saved?
Q6: Did the chicken in the train join your team?
Q7: Did Noon join the team?
Q8: Did Justice join the team?
Q9: Did Horst join the team?
Q10: Did Pen’s egg hatch?
Q11: Did Pen join the team?
Q12: Did Manupil join the team?
Q13: Was Baby Dragon killed?
Q14: Did Frank join the team?
Q15: Did you take Fear’s key?
Q16: Did Hagane join the team?
Q17: Was Spirited killed?
Q18: Did Walz join the team?
Q19: Did Rock join the team?
Q20: Did Bernard join the team?
Q21: Was Stella killed?
Q22: Was Hazuki saved?
Q23: Did the chicken in Lineside join your team?
Q24: Was Hedoba saved?
Q25: Were the people in Elbesem saved?
Q26: Was Hera saved?
Q27: Was the thief saved?
Q28: Was Robby revived?
Q29: Did Arthur join the team?
Q30: Did Penko join the team?
Q31: Did Pappets join the team?
Q32: Did you meet Unoma?
Note: Questions 11, 19, 20 and 28 will only be available if you responded with YES
to questions 10, 18, 3 and 25 respectively.
Most of the questions have obvious results, except maybe Q21- answer NO to get Profound
as a playable character.
After the Questions, you can proceed to name EVERY party member, again you can use
English characters, but the maximum length is 6 characters.
4.Battle Mode Guide
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4.1 Character Selection Advice
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You can select between 1 and 12 characters. When you have the characters you want,
press B to begin (If you select 12, you don't need to press B)
The only restriction on the party is that you must have Synbios. Personally, I would
take him anyway, but it can be annoying if you didn't level him up much (if he dies, you
lose)
I recomend that your characters be around Level 25 before you consider starting the battle
mode. You can get level ups in the Taros dungeon, at the end of scenario3. If you are
any lower than 25, you should be able to do the earlier battles, but will find it tough
against the later opponents, especially Zeon and Dark Sol.
Here is one of my favourite parties, but obviously it depends upon level and friendship.
I do however, recommend that you take all the leaders, Gracia and a healer with plenty of
MP and Aura.
*Synbios (You have to have him, but tough anyway. Get good friendships with the other leaders
for maximum damage)
*Medion (High attack and good offensive spells. Again, get friendships with other leaders)
*Julian (Same as Medion... For ALL Leaders I recommend using the Taros weapons)
*Gracia (The shining beam can be helpful, but otherwise, use Gracia for backup healing)
*Isabella (A good healer, equip her an MP recovering accessory, and give her 4 godess tears)
*Hazuki (Equip with shuriken. Also the love spell is useful)
*Khan (strong attack, and good supportive spells)
*Marki (Probably the strongest magic user, other than Gracia)
*Hayward (Archers can be useful to get out of trouble- see later)
*Thousand (Nice attack, HP, movement. Plus Dragons are cool)
*Spirited (Good attack, plus attack boosting friendships)
*Profound (Similar to Spirited)
NB1: Items can be given to the characters, but it has to be done in the main scenarios. Just
give them all the stuff you want, as it won't be wasted in the PD. If you want to use Jane,
you can't give her any items.
NB2: To get Jane, complete scenario 3 without killing her in the final battle. You should get
an ending showing Julian and Jane together. Then, Jane should be selectable. However, sometimes
Jane doesn't appear, for some reason. You'll just have to complete it again.
4.2 Battle Tactics
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4.21 Mecha Kraken
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Not a tricky battle at all. Your characters should each be able to take down a tentacle in
one attack, and the tentacles can't hurt you much.
If you have trouble on this battle, go and level up your party a lot.
4.22 3 Yasha
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The 3 Yasha are at the back, and there are also 4 ninjas, 2 on each side. The ninjas can
be annoying because they have a long range, but they shouldn't cause much grief.
Wait until the ninjas attack, kill them, and then advance on the Yasha, who shouldn't attack
until you attack them (Or maybe if you go and stand near them).
When you attack, 2 more ninjas appear, but concentrate on the yasha, as you should be able
to finish them in one cycle.
4.23 6 Rainblood
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Again, this should be an easy battle if you are high enough. Charge the rainblood and use
magic attacks to hit them all. The only problems may arise if they confuse one of your
characters, especially a strong character. Use antidote as soon as you can in this case.
4.24 The 4 of Bullzome
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Shouldn't be too hard with a good team. Remember to keep together, because they're going
to be using summoning spells mostly. Don't send one person to try and draw them to you one
by one, because that person will get attacked by all 4.
The best advice is to move up slowly, in a group, and when they attack, concentrate on one
at a time. You may need to use an Aura in this battle, but you regain MP between battles, so
don't worry, use it freely.
4.25 Bullzome and 3 wizards
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Can be annoying, as the wizards aren't very eager to attack you. It isn't advisable to attack
them in bullzome's range, as his laser eyes can be devastating on one character. Try to lure the
wizards out by using archers, and magic. Once you've dealt with the wizards, it shouldn't be too
hard to take down Bullzome, just charge him, and have your 3 best fighters (3 leaders) in the front
line, healing only when necessary. After awhile, Bullzome stops using his area spells, and starts
attacking with his claws, which should only do 1 damage.
4.26 Dark Dragon
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TO BE COMPLETED
5.What's coming next?
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What am I planning to write next? Maybe some guides, and additions to this one might
happen in the future, after this is complete.
I definitely have plans to:
*-Add to this a complete list of characters for the viewer mode, but I need a bit more
time to research this.
*-do an FAQ/Guide for DC Furfighters soon after release.
*-Do an FAQ/Guide for Saturn Panzer Dragoon Saga.
6.Aknowledgments/Credits
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Thanks to Florent: (
[email protected]) For Question translations and opinions
SEGA: For all their consoles, especially the Saturn
Camelot: For making the Shining Force series, and especially the PD(lets
have a DC Shining Force 4 now!)
You: For bothering to read this far in my guide!
Capcom: For providing the 2D fighters to releive me from hours of RPGing
Chris: for helping me to obtain the PD
Sarah, my girlfriend: For putting up with constant playing of ShF3 (It WAS for research)
www.Gamefaqs.com, CjayC: For posting this Guide
Copyright 2000 Paul Salmon.
If you wish to post this Guide on your site, I request that you leave it entirely unchanged,
and give me, the author, due credit.
